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Bed hanging (Headcloth)
Ernest LoNano Interiors
1935-1935
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Ernest LoNano Interiors (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1955.0635.005
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1955.0635.005
Object Name
Bed hanging (Headcloth)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
Ernest LoNano Interiors (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This bed hanging was originally a quilted petticoat, modified into a headcloth by Ernest LoNano Interiors of New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was probably made in France between 1790-1850.
Date
1935-1935
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "55.635.5b / Essex Bedroom/ bed back panel / Jan-June" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, twill tape label
Inscription: "SEASON 1 2" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, twill tape label
Inscription: "3H - ESSEX / back bed curtain / Jan-Feb-Mar" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Indienne
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Techniques
- Block printed
- Woven (plain)
- Quilted
Dimensions (inches)
58.5 (H) x 58 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
148.59 (H) x 147.32 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall, per T book; 96 warps per inch.